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Discover more about Scotland’s heritage and how we’re working to protect it.

Grass fields roll down to the sea on the island of Iona.
30 May 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season

In this episode, Jackie explores the real Macbeth and how much of his life can be compared to the fictitious monarch of Shakespeare’s play.

The entrance to the Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre. The low wall at the front has the name across it, and behind can be seen the car park and the centre building.
3 Jun 2025

Trust welcomes decision on Bannockburn

The Trust welcomes the decision of Scottish Ministers to refuse planning permission for a horse-trotting track on the site of Bannockburn battlefield.

An oil portrait of James VI - a man with a brown beard wears an ivory coloured high collared coat with a large gold chain around his neck.

The last king of Scots

Four hundred years on from the death of James VI of Scotland, we examine the influential ruler’s life and legacy.

A woman using a wheelchair browses a range of purple silk scarves in a shop.
30 May 2025

Feel-good finds from the National Trust for Scotland Shop

Whether you’re heading for the hills or hunkering down with a good book, our wellness collection is full of feel-good finds.

Two men walk along a fairway on a golf course, with Hill of Tarvit Mansion in the background. The younger man carries a canvas pencil golf bag over one shoulder. The older man is pointing to something in the distance.

Father’s Day green gift guide

For a gift that gives more this Father’s Day (Sunday 15 June), look no further than our green gift guide – it has something for every kind of dad!

A willow tit perches on a branch beside a mossy tree.
23 May 2025

Habitat restoration begins for endangered willow tits at Threave

Vital targeted habitat restoration and enhancement work has begun at Threave to help sustain and increase their resident willow tit population.

A clear reflection in Loch Duich beneath the iconic Five Sisters mountains of Kintail
22 May 2025

Wester Ross events in 2025

Here’s a round-up of what’s happening across Wester Ross this summer – perfect for planning your next trip.

A drystone cleit, with its little entrance facing us, stands on a hillside scattered with other similar drystone structures. Two kittiwakes perch on top of the cleit.
21 May 2025

From the edge of the world 2025 – part 1

Our St Kilda ranger team return to the islands for a new season.

Craigievar Castle on a sunny day
20 May 2025

Why we love Craigievar Castle

Enjoy our short film celebrating why we love our very special pink castle.

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